Gunakamadeva was a Thakuri ruler credited with the founding of Kathmandu.

[1][2] He is also credited to have started Yenya and Lakhey Jatra.

[3] He was known for his tantric abilities which was demonstrated by him entering Shantipur in Swayambhunath.

[3] Gunakamadeva is credited with founding Kathmandu.

[5] With the development of cities, he transformed agrarian society to an industrial city trading between India and Tibet.